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The School of Music provides talented students the chance to pursue advanced musical studies, whether for professional development or personal enrichment, while also gaining a well-rounded education. Comprehensive course sequences prepare students for careers as music educators in K-12 schools, composers, professionals in music technology, private instructors, performing artists, or those seeking extensive musical training within a liberal arts framework. All campus performances, lectures, and large events are currently suspended or delayed indefinitely, including activities across academic departments, Montana Repertory Theatre productions, and exhibitions at the Montana Museum of Art and Culture and Montana Media Lab. Events that can be adapted to virtual formats may proceed online, while postponement options are being evaluated for others, though the timeline for resuming in-person gatherings remains unclear.
Each year, the UM School of Music serves numerous music majors and minors, along with thousands of university students and local musicians. Recognized for excellence in music instruction, performance, and composition, the school boasts faculty with national and international reputations and students who consistently earn prestigious awards. With complete NASM accreditation, the institution offers comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs and hosts renowned ensembles and events including the All-Star Band, Choir & Orchestra, Grizzly Marching Band, Buddy DeFranco Jazz Festival, Vienna Program, and UM Summer Music Camps.